“They are before the throne of God, and he who sits upon the throne will shelter them with his presence.” Revelation 7.15
Category Archives: Readings & Prayers
Readings & Prayers: October 23 – October 29
“If you love me, you will keep my word, and my Father will love you, and we will come to you.” John 14.23
In this post:
This Sunday’s Readings
Next Sunday’s Readings
In Our Prayers
Readings & Prayers: October 9 – October 15
“Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy.” Psalm 126.6
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This Sunday’s Readings
Next Sunday’s Readings
In Our Prayers
Readings & Prayers: October 2 – October 8
“I chose you and appointed you, says the Lord, that you should go and bear fruit, fruit that will last.” John 15.16
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This Sunday’s Readings
Next Sunday’s Readings
In Our Prayers
Readings & Prayers: September 25 – October 1
“My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them and they follow me.” John 10.27
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This Sunday’s Readings
Next Sunday’s Readings
In Our Prayers
Readings & Prayers: September 18 – September 24
“Open our hearts, O Lord, to give heed to what is said by your son.”
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Readings & Prayers: September 11 – September 17
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 13.34
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This Sunday’s Readings
Next Sunday’s Readings
In Our Prayers
This Sunday’s Readings
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 11, 2011
Exodus 14.19-31
After suffering from plagues sent by God, the Pharaoh has allowed the Isrealites to leave Egypt. The sight of the Egyptian army has led the Isrealites to fear for their lives, but Moses has counselled them to trust God.
Romans 14.1-12
After telling his readers of the ethical behaviour expected of Christians, Paul counsels them with respect to conduct in the community.
Matthew 18.21-35
Jesus has told the disciples how the community is to discipline those who disrupt its harmony by going against God’s ways. But God is merciful and so should we be.
Next Sunday’s Readings
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 18, 2011
Exodus 16.2-15
Psalm 105.1-6, 37-45
Philippians 1.21-30
Matthew 20.1-16
Want to know more? Join us for our Bible Study to discuss these passages.
In our prayers
In the Anglican Communion world-wide, we give thanks and pray for the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev. Rowan Williams; and for the Diocese of Sittwe – The Rt Revd Barnabas Theaung Hawi Suffragan, the Bishop of Sittwe – The Rt Revd Sein Aung
In the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and the Diocese of Rupert’s Land we pray for:
all Bishops, diocesan leaders (lay & ordained), throughout Canada, especially:
- Our Primate, Fred Hiltz and General Synod Staff
- Our National Indigenous Bishop, Mark MacDonald
- Our Metropolitan, David Ashdown
- Our Bishop, Donald Phillips and his wife Nancy
- ELCIC National Bishop, Susan Johnson
- ELCIC Manitoba & North-Western Ontario Bishop, Elaine Sauer
- ELCIC staff of the British Columbia Synod
- Bishop Jackson Matovu and his wife Perusi of our Companion Diocese of Central Buganda
our congregations and communities, especially:
- For the Indigenous peoples in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle
- For the leaders and people of the Parishe of St. Cyprian, Teulon, The Rev Claire Speary, Pastor & Priest
Readings & Prayers
Readings & Prayers will be posted again once the Bible Study Class resumes in the fall.
Until then, please see The Lectionary for a list of readings.
Readings & Prayers: August 7 – August 13
“I wait for the Lord; in his word is my hope.”
Psalm 130.4
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This Sunday’s Readings
Next Sunday’s Readings
In Our Prayers
Readings & Prayers: July 31– August 5
“We do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4.4
